California Contractor Insurance

Commercial Auto Insurance San Diego

Commercial Auto Insurance San Diego — California contractor insurance guidance from Asena Capital Insurance Services.

Commercial Auto Insurance for contractors in San Diego

Covers trucks, vans and trailers used for work. California's private passenger minimums rose to 30/60/15 on January 1, 2025, but contracts usually require $1 million combined single limit.

San Diego contractors by the numbers

San Diego has 5,819 active CSLB contractor licenses (September 2026), #2 among California cities. 45% carry a workers' comp policy, 52% are on file as exempt, and 518 licenses were issued here in the last 12 months. The largest group is B (2,686 licenses).

With 5,819 licensed contractors based here, work trucks are everywhere on San Diego streets. Personal auto policies commonly exclude business use, so trucks titled to the business belong on commercial auto.

Other San Diego County contractor markets

Escondido (1,715 licenses), El Cajon (1,391 licenses), Chula Vista (1,184 licenses), Vista (1,179 licenses), Oceanside (1,031 licenses).

Get a quote

Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for San Diego contractors and requests additional insured endorsements for you when a contract calls for them. Call (858) 925-9555 or request a quote — only your name, phone and email are required. CA License #6008596.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need commercial auto to work in San Diego?

Covers trucks, vans and trailers used for work. California's private passenger minimums rose to 30/60/15 on January 1, 2025, but contracts usually require $1 million combined single limit.

What is the fastest way to get a certificate of insurance?

Once a policy is bound, a certificate of insurance can usually be issued quickly, including additional insured wording a GC asks for. Timing depends on the carrier and the endorsements requested.

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